Neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in rostral ventrolateral medulla contribute to neurogenic hypertension induced by systemic inflammation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In addition to systemic inflammation, neuroinflammation in the brain, which enhances sympathetic drive, plays a significant role in cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. Oxidative stress in rostral ventrolateral medulla (R...

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Main Authors: Wu Kay LH, Chan Samuel HH, Chan Julie YH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/212